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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Doctor, Patrice A. Harris gives a lecture over zoom on Monday, November 9th, 2020. Dr.Harris is a guest lecturer invited by the University of Iowa medical community to discuss the issue of health inequity.

First African American woman to lead the American Medical Association speaks to University of Iowa students, staff on racial health disparities

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter November 10, 2020

American Medical Association Immediate Past President Patrice Harris spoke to University of Iowa students and faculty Monday evening about a weighty topic: racial health disparities in the United States...

William waves an American flag as members of an impromptu celebratory car parade gather for a portrait outside of the IMU on Saturday, Nov. 11, 2020. After hearing the announcement that Joe Biden won the presidential election on CNN, Iowa City resident Nora Boerner and a group of friends decided to stop by a hardware store to pick up flags and drive them around downtown Iowa City. “Someone yelled, ‘What’s the point?’ and I said celebrating!” Boerner said. In addition to celebrating, Boerner said the group’s intention was to reclaim the American flag. “I haven’t felt like flying it for a while,” she said. The Associated Press declared Former Vice President Joe Biden the winner of the 2020 election after calling a Democratic victory in Pennsylvania at 10:25 a.m. CST.

A high-stakes election for University of Iowa students

Mary Hartel, News Reporter November 8, 2020

For many University of Iowa students, the 2020 presidential election and president-elect Joe Biden’s victory was personal. Battle lines were drawn, sides were taken, and a record number of people...

Photo Illustration by Jeff Sigmund

USG starts Green Bandana Project to increase campus suicide prevention efforts

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 8, 2020

The University of Iowa Undergraduate Student Government implemented the Green Bandana Project earlier this month to ensure students understand campus resources and to help with mental health and suicide-prevention...

Tippie College of Business Building is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

Tippie dean forum | Leader of University of Virginia residential MBA program Tom Steenburgh emphasizes fundraising, diversity, equity, and inclusion actions

Claire Benson, News Reporter November 5, 2020

The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business continued its search for a new dean by hosting a third and final virtual forum Thursday, where candidate Tom Steenburgh, senior associate dean for...

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UI international students grapple with difficult decisions on travel plans with upcoming winter break

Mary Hartel, News Reporter November 4, 2020

International students across the U.S. and at the University of Iowa have an added COVID-19 stressor: figuring out travel plans during the pandemic. When UI senior Mingzhe Liu went home to China...

Voters in polling booths at the UI Campus and Recreation Center in Iowa City on Tuesday, Nov. 03, 2020. Precincts 5 and 11 were stationed in the building, with Precinct 11 having more ballots casted than Precinct 5.

University of Iowa students react to Iowa election results, lack of national results, voter turnout

Eleanor Hildebrandt and Sabine Martin November 4, 2020

Following Iowa’s state and local races, University of Iowa students said they are surprised by the 2020 election results called in Iowa on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. As The Daily Iowan...

The Old Capitol building is seen on Monday, Nov. 11, 2019.

University of Iowa to offer support spaces for students to reflect on the election

Clinton Garlock, News Reporter November 3, 2020

University of Iowa President Bruce Harreld is encouraging fellow Hawkeyes to vote and manage their expectations for the results of the election by offering links to voting information and resources,...

Tippie College of Business Building is seen on Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020.

Tippie dean search | Interim Tippie Dean Amy Kristof-Brown emphasizes finding innovative programs for funding, learning

Grace Hamilton, News Reporter November 3, 2020

Amy Kristof-Brown, a University of Iowa alum and currently the Interim Dean at the Tippie College of Business, spoke about the challenges facing higher education and how she would address them in the...

Photo Illustration by Raquele Decker

University of Iowa Pentacrest Museums shift to virtual tours, podcast to expand reach

Eleanor Hildebrandt, News Reporter November 3, 2020

When University of Iowa senior Seth Moffitt looked for a place to study his freshman year at the university, he said he was always drawn to the university’s museums. From doing homework to studying...

The Old Capitol is seen on Thursday, March 12, 2020.

University of Iowa will have two day-long instructional breaks in lieu of spring break

Rachel Schilke, News Editor November 2, 2020

After canceling spring break for the spring 2021 semester, the University of Iowa will call off class for students and faculty for two one-day periods. The university announced in a campus-wide...

University of Iowa International Programs building decal as seen on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

University of Iowa students react to Spring study abroad cancelation

Mary Hartel, News Reporter November 2, 2020

On Oct. 21, the University of Iowa announced it would be canceling spring study abroad and all UI-sponsored student travel. In an email to The Daily Iowan, Senior Associate Director of UI International...

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